SamseFRA:78S +0.85%66 Days Payable is 80.48 as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 70.03. GuruFocus rates FRA:78S with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €156.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, Samse ranks better than 71.24% on this metric.
Samse's average Accounts Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €279 Mil. Samse's Cost of Goods Sold for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €633 Mil.
Hence, Samse's Days Payable for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 80.48.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samse's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:78S'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.02 Med: 70.03 Max: 74.06
Current: 74.06
During the past 13 years, Samse's highest Days Payable was 74.06. The lowest was 66.02. And the median was 70.03.
FRA:78S's Days Payable is ranked better than 71.24% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 56.57
vs FRA:78S: 74.06
Samse's Days Payable
increased
from Dec. 2024 (78.35) to Dec. 2025 (80.48).
It may suggest that Samsedelayed paying its suppliers.
Samse Days Payable Related Terms
Samse Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samse's Days Payable can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:78S vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Days Payable Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Samse's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Samse Days Payable vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Samse's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samse's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Samse's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Samse (FRA:78S) has a Days Payable of 80.48 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Samse and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 70.03. Over the past decade, Samse's Days Payable has ranged from 66.02 to 74.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Samse ranks #44 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Samse's Days Payable too high?
Samse's current Days Payable of 80.48 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 70.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.02 to a high of 74.06. The Industrial Distribution industry median Days Payable is 56.57. Samse's value of 80.48 is 42.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samse ranks #44 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Samse has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samse's Days Payable compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Samse ranks #44 out of 153 companies for Days Payable. This puts Samse in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 56.57. Samse's value of 80.48 is 42.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Samse's own Days Payable has ranged from 66.02 to 74.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.03 vs. the industry median of 56.57, Samse has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Days Payable among Industrial Distribution companies is 56.57, based on 153 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Samse's current Days Payable of 80.48 is 42.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Samse and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Days Payable is 56.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samse's current Days Payable is 80.48, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 70.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samse stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samse (FRA:78S) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €156.80, compared to a current price of €118.00 — trading 24.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 80.48, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 70.03 and 42.3% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 56.57. Samse's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Samse (FRA:78S), the current Days Payable is 80.48 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Samse (FRA:78S) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samse stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €118.00 is trading 24.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €156.80.
GuruFocus considers Samse to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:78S:
Days Payable: 80.48 (15% above median its 10-year median of 70.03)
GF Value™: €156.80 vs. price of €118.00 (24.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.3% above the Industrial Distribution median (#44 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:78S stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samse SA is a distributor of construction materials and tools. The group divides its activities into two segments DIY and Trading. The company's multi-specialist wholesale trade in materials accounted for approximately 64% of the group's turnover. In addition, the company is also engaged in the timber and panel trading activity. The company's renewable energy business is represented by Sweetair. Sweetair offers a comprehensive range of services for both new build and renovation projects.
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